Main index
AEX
Constituents
25
Currency
EUR
Dominant sector
Technology
The AEX stands out for the heavy weighting of the technology and semiconductor sector, driven in particular by ASML — one of the world's most important companies in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
As with the other exchanges in the Euronext group, many European brokers offer access to Amsterdam with terms similar to Paris or Lisbon, under the same technology infrastructure.
Main Euronext Amsterdam stocks
See all in the screener →| Stock | Sector | Price | Today's change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASML | Technology | — | — |
| Shell | Energy | — | — |
| Unilever | Consumer Staples | — | — |
| Heineken | Consumer Staples | — | — |
| ING Group | Financials | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Why does ASML carry so much weight in the AEX index?
ASML is one of Europe's most highly valued companies and the world leader in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment — its size makes it a dominant component of a relatively small index like the AEX.
Is the AEX index heavily concentrated in a single stock?
Yes, compared with broader indices such as the DAX or FTSE 100, the AEX has a higher concentration in its top positions — a factor to consider when assessing the risk of an index investment.